Is Apple Cider Vinegar Paleo?

Marla Sarris is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo, project manager at SPYR and Executive Producer of Minimalism. After tirelessly dedicating six years to teaching Mathematics at one of the top High Schools in the nation, she left her all-consuming career in pursuit of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. She continues to indulge her passion for teaching through Paleo Porn.

Apples are Paleo, so it stands to reason that Apple Cider Vinegar (a.k.a. “cider vinegar” or “ACV”) would be Paleo as well, and it is. ACV is made by crushing apples to extract the liquid, which is then fermented twice to convert the apple cider into vinegar.

Paleo and Fermentation

Although fermented foods are not strictly Paleo (our ancestors did not figure out how to ferment until around the same time they started experimenting with this crazy new thing called agriculture), that doesn’t mean they can’t have a place in our modern Paleo lifestyle. Adding fermented foods into our diet can serve as a potent probiotic, meaning they introduce beneficial bacteria into our gut. Since gut health has been linked to everything from immune function to skin rashes, it is definitely in our best interest to maintain a healthy gut biome.

Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

There are even studies that show that consuming Apple Cider Vinegar right before a carb-heavy meal can reduce the postprandial spike in blood sugar and can increase insulin sensitivity (Source).

Marla Sarris is the founder of Paleo Porn, co-author of Pigskin Paleo, project manager at SPYR and Executive Producer of Minimalism. After tirelessly dedicating six years to teaching Mathematics at one of the top High Schools in the nation, she left her all-consuming career in pursuit of a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. She continues to indulge her passion for teaching through Paleo Porn.

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